The Double Life of Véronique (1991)
Movie 1h 38m ★ 7.5/10 France
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1991, The Double Life of Véronique is a drama movie. It is directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. The cast includes Lorraine Evanoff, Irène Jacob and Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus. The running time is 1h 38m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
Each of us is matched somewhere in the world, by our exact double - someone who shares our thoughts and dreams.
68Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.
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Cast & crew
- Krzysztof KieślowskiDirector
- Lorraine Evanoffas Claude
- Irène Jacobas Weronika / Véronique
- Gilles Gaston-Dreyfusas Jean-Pierre
- Guillaume de Tonquédecas Serge
- Halina Gryglaszewskaas Auntie
- Philippe Volteras Alexandre Fabbri
- Kalina Jędrusikas Crazy Woman
- Aleksander Bardinias Conductor
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Questions about The Double Life of Véronique
- What genre is The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Double Life of Véronique?
- Lorraine Evanoff, Irène Jacob, Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Halina Gryglaszewska appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Double Life of Véronique?
- Krzysztof Kieślowski directed The Double Life of Véronique.
- How long is The Double Life of Véronique?
- The Double Life of Véronique runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Is The Double Life of Véronique worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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